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Posted Jan 30th, 2012
I own 50% shares in a limited company. The other director is now deceased and had not left a will.
The family is quaralling on who to administer the

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the estate. Can i appoint another director to complete the board? Is there a time frame to have an
administrator appointed? and what happens after the time frame expires:
Legal Topic Area: Business Law in CA

Assuming the "limited company" is a "limited liability company," if the operating agreement provides for the manner of electing directors, then you have to follow that procedure. Most likely it doesn't give you the right to elect a director and the spot will remain vacant until you are able to fill it in accordance with the procedure specified.


Answered on Jan 30th, 2012 at 3:05pm